Quick Facts
History & Description
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Photo - © Kathy BrownPort Greville Lighthouse, 2001The light is a timber "pepper pot " style building.
Archival photos and records reveal that the lighthouse was built in 1907 and first lit with kerosene in 1908. For many years it presided over a flourishing harbour full of three masted schooners, busy tugs and log rafts. After the age of sail it stood sentinel to the building and launching of mine-sweepers during World War ll. and the peacetime building of scallop draggers until the late 1960's. A couple of those draggers are still working in the Digby fleet.One anecdote from the Coast Guard file, involved an emergency in the late 1930's when kerosene supplies ran out. The lightkeeper wrote a desperate plea for a barrel of kerosene to be sent on the next ship to Port Greville because the villagers were having to donate their private stock to keep the lighthouse lit each night!
📍 Location & Directions
County: Cumberland
Region: Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
Access: By Car
Scenic Route: Glooscap Trail
🗺️ Visitor Information
How to Access: By Car.
Condition: This light is still standing.
Official Visitor Site
Visit Age of Sail Museum →📸 Best Photo Spots
Golden Hour
Visit during sunrise or sunset for spectacular lighting on the lighthouse structure. The golden light reflecting off the water creates stunning photo opportunities.
Classic Angle
Position yourself with the ocean or body of water behind the lighthouse for the classic Nova Scotia lighthouse shot. Include the rugged coastline in your frame.
Storm Watching
On moody Atlantic days, capture dramatic waves crashing against the shore near the lighthouse. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the action.
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